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On Air and Coming Up Next
Soul and Motown with Dynamite Dave
Bringing the Heart and Soul to Friday Nights Get ready to groove with Soul and Motown hosted by Dynamite Dave, the show that brings you the legendary sounds of Motown and soul every Friday night. With his infectious energy and lifelong love for the genre, Dynamite Dave spins the classics that make you want to move from the hits of Stevie Wonder to the unforgettable rhythms of Marvin Gaye. Whether you’re hitting the dance floor or just winding down, Soul and Motown with Dynamite Dave is your perfect Friday night soundtrack. So tune in, turn it up, and let Dynamite Dave bring the soul to your weekend only on Coalville Public Radio!
Blast from the 90s with Gary Hopkins
Travel back to the era of boy bands, grunge, and iconic pop with , hosted by the ever-charismatic Gary Hopkins. Airing on Coalville Public Radio, this show celebrates the best of the 1990s, from Britney Spears and Nirvana to the Spice Girls and Oasis. Gary expertly guides listeners through the defining moments of the 90s music scene, sharing fun facts, memorable stories, and deep cuts that shaped the decade. Whether you’re all about 90s pop, R&B, or alt-rock, Gary’s vibrant personality and deep love for the era ensure every episode is a trip down memory lane.
Love to be... Radio
Join Tony Walker and Marc Dennis from Trimtone for the Love to be… Show, a celebration of underground house music. Each edition brings you fresh tracks, established favourites, exclusive mixes and guest DJs from around the world. Born in Sheffield in 1994, Love to be… now shares its uplifting sound and unmistakable energy with listeners on more than 100 stations worldwide.
CPR Nights
CPR Nights keeps Coalville company from around midnight through to eight in the morning. Whether you are finishing a late shift, working through the night or waking before the rest of the world, the show offers an easy mix of music to keep you settled and tuned in. You will hear a wide range of styles with a steady flow that suits the quiet hours and the slow rise into the new day. The overnight hours on CPR are all about comfort, calm and connection. No rush, no fuss, just music that carries you through the night and into the morning.
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Coming soon
Your local station. Even easier to hear.
Coalville Public Radio is coming to DAB Digital Radio. Listen at home, at work or in the car without a phone or internet connection.
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Out and about. Right here with you.
From local festivals to community celebrations, we love meeting the people who make our area special.
Bring CPR to your event.
Planning a festival, fundraiser or community day? Talk to our team about an outside broadcast.
Station news
A new chapter for Coalville Public Radio.
After a busy summer out in the community, we are getting ready to bring CPR to DAB Digital Radio across North West Leicestershire and surrounding areas. We have secured our Ofcom Digital Sound Programme Service licence, allowing us to broadcast on DAB when the local multiplex launches.
More About CPRLocal support. Lasting impact.
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Advertise with Coalville Public RadioRecognised in our first year
VAL Awards 2025 finalist.
We are proud to have been recognised as a Volunteer Led finalist at the VAL Awards in our first year. This reflects the work of our volunteers and the support of our community.
Grant funding
Thank you to our grant funders.
We are grateful to the Community Foundation for Leicestershire and Rutland and NWL Community Lottery for providing grants to support CPR.






